Online Paradigms in Education—Nexus of Blockchain and Gamification
Publication Name: Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics
Publication Date: 2023-01-01
Volume: Unknown
Issue: Unknown
Page Range: 379-403
Description:
This is a conceptual paper, which binds together blockchain technology and gamification in higher education context. Both of the definitions provide several opportunities in competitive sphere and there are findings of each advantage in education already. At the same time, there are few findings in the common attributes of gamification and blockchain. The literature review highlights those sources which discuss the common attributes of the two terms and also represents the main trends of findings in the aspect of education. The paper represents a quick study then, in which dominating blockchain services are represented and gamification interpretation is highlighted in them. Through the systematic study of blockchain platforms involved in this paper by random sampling, a conceptual model gives insight into the list of advantages of the conscious application of blockchain technology and gamification in education activity. The paper provides more opportunities to professionals and policymakers in education to get a complex picture of the opportunities given by the common usage of blockchain and gamification. On the other hand, there are segments in the represented blockchain platforms, which can be developed by a gamified situation. The analysis highlights also these issues.
Open Access: Yes